Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer for our Wexford, PA office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. From this location, our team of geo-professionals provides services to clients in the oil & gas, transportation, mining, and other industrial sectors. This entry-level position provides an opportunity to join a fast-paced team that provides solutions on geological, civil, geotechnical engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams on geotechnical and geological engineering projects that involve, field observations, data evaluation, and office work
• Conduct field assignments, such as site mapping, drilling supervision, borehole logging, test pit logging, site reconnaissance, and construction quality assurance (CQA) monitoring
• Perform engineering analyses, designs, and recommendations
• Contribute to geotechnical data and recommendation reports, with senior technical advice and review. This includes compiling and assisting with evaluation of field investigation data; performing calculations; modeling and tabulating the results; preparing geologic and geotechnical borehole logs, subsurface cross-sections, and groundwater interpretations; and writing reports, permit documents, and cost estimates
• Prepare construction documents including engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction
• Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur out-of-town in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment (with an ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company
• Complete training on assigned tasks
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build
• Familiarity with relevant remediation, permitting, improvement and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Cumulative interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
• Prior proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Occasional travel and ability to be comfortable in remote settings with a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, with focus on Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• AutoCAD and GIS experience
• Experience with collecting field data and samples, and using field-based data collection applications
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may vary based on project requirements.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

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